Most holidays are either founded on religion, celebrate an important historical figure, or celebrate a world culture.  Memorial Day is the only holiday that  was born out of appreciation for those who defended our country.  And what better way to celebrate the freedom they fought to protect than with a cookout!  The pools are open and the weather in San Antonio will be great!  Check out this recipe for grilled pineapple that I found on AllRecipes.com.  Hope everyone at Vista Ridge has a great weekend!

Barbequed Pineapple

Directions

1. Peel the pineapple and, leaving it whole, cut out the center core. Slice into 8 rings, and place them in a shallow glass dish or resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix together the rum, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Pour marinade over the pineapple, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
2. Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly oil grate.
3. Grill pineapple rings 15 minutes, turning once, or until outside is dry and char marked. Serve with remaining marinade (or try serving in a bowl or banana boat with pineapple on either side, and a scoop of ice cream or two with juice glaze on top).